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Simon Moullier at Takoma Station Tavern
by Robert Bellafiore
Simon Moullier Takoma Station Tavern Washington, DC October 5, 2024 Vibraphonist Simon Moullier was honest with his uncertainty about what was about to happen: “I met these musicians for the first time two hours ago." But the audience at Takoma Station witnessing his Washington, DC debut had nothing to worry about. ...
Wayne Shorter, Samara Joy, Barker/Irabagon/Parker, Tom Johnson Jazz Orchestra
by Cheryl K.
During this week's two-hour program of Jazz and improvised music--saxophonist Wayne Shorter; vocalist Samara Joy; Meva's Journal; trombonist Ryan Keberle; drummer Gerald Cleaver; keyboardist, composer and bandleader Tom Johnson; and The Impanemas. Playlist Wayne Shorter “Zero Gravity to the 15th Dimension" from Celebration, Vol. 1 (Blue Note) 11:42 Sara Serpa “Mercy and Caprice" from ...
David Weiss Sextet: Auteur
by Edward Blanco
Trumpeter, composer and bandleader David Weiss delivers the fourth album from his exquisite sextet entitled Auteur, a French term originally used to define film directors as the “author' of the film and in musical respects here, to mean the director or “scene setters" of the music. A master of the bebop sound Weiss, as stated in ...
Eric Person, Charlie Hunter, Wayne Shorter & Rachel Z
by Joe Dimino
Full of soul and gusto, we begin the 872nd Episode of Neon Jazz with keyboardist Rachel Z and music from her 2003 album First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. From there, we hear from her hero in the legendary Wayne Shorter. As we move on, there's a host of new music from past Neon Jazz ...
Misha Tsiganov, Neil Swainson, Paul Yonemura, Catherine Russell and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now!... Fantastic music by Misha Tsiganov, Neil Swainson, Paul Yonemura, Catherine Russell, Eric Person, Greg Johnson, Tracy Yang, Phillip Weberndoefer, Alvin Queen, Orrin Evans, Lakesia Benjamin, Addison Frei, Wayne Shorter, Tom Harrell, Warren Wolf, Caity Gyorgy, Aery Sharpe, Thom Rotella, Luther Allison, Michael Dease and more. PlaylistMisha Tsiganov “Chain Of Events" from ...
Ten Supreme Fender Rhodes Albums
by Chris May
In 1965, reeling from the impact of Motown and the Brit invasion led by the Beatles, and about to be hit by the triple whammy that was acid rock and the rebel culture that went with it, jazz was on the back foot. Its relevance as entertainment, art form and spiritual sustenance was under threat, at ...
Geoffrey Keezer: Live at Birdland
by Pierre Giroux
Pianist Geoffrey Keezer's 2024 release, Live At Birdland, is his first live trio recording in more than 15 years. Accompanied by those rhythmic stalwarts, bassist John Patitucci and drummer Clarence Penn, the group gives a tutorial in the art of the jazz trio filled with unparalleled intimacy and dynamism. In constructing the track list, Keezer wanted ...
Marcus Miller At The Meritage 2024
by Walter Atkins
The magnificent composer/bassist/producer Marcus Miller performed in front of a jubilant and full house at the luxurious Meritage Hotel & Spa in pleasantly pastoral Napa, California.The August 30, 2024 date was part of a fantastic musical weekend. His torrid set opened with an arrangement of the Dazz Band's 1982 Grammy-winning track “Let It Whip" and closed ...
New ECM Releases, Shorter Live, And More
by Bob Osborne
ECM records continue to release an eclectic range of remarkable music which transcends narrow genre classifications and offers the listener the chance to explore new sounds and experiences. Four excellent new releases from that label are featured on this episode. In addition there is a fascinating and varied mix of new releases yet again proving that ...
Take Five with Keyboardist Jesse Fischer
by AAJ Staff
Meet Jesse Fischer Known for his vibrant blend of jazz, funk, soul and folk, Jesse's Fischer's uplifting music features rich harmonies, intricate rhythms, and a deep understanding of groove. Catch Jesse play tracks from his recent release Resilience, re-imagined arrangements of classic '60s/'70s jazz from his Flipped series, along with some brand new music. “Jesse Fischer ...
